Questions tagged [rotary]
Characterized by circular movement around an axis, as opposed to linear movement along a line.
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How does the common pins on rotary DIP switches work
I am having trouble understanding how the pins are connected in rotary DIP switches, specifically this one.
My interpretation is that 4 separate inputs are connected to pins 1,2,4 and 8 and based on ...
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Need help identifying a rotary switch component
I've tried all kinds of rotary encoders and rotary switches, but none seem to match this one exactly.
It is from an old car radio (many radios have them). When rotated, the current flows through one ...
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Component in proteus
I want to make a rotary encoder in proteus since I don't have it in my proteus library but I can't find the schematic for it i dont know the components and layout needed to make it
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Has any design successfully used rolling element bearings to conduct current reliably?
I am curious about using a rolling element bearing (several) to deliver either signals, processing power, or even drive power to a rotating shaft.
As I understand, all bearing manufacturers discuss ...
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Standard Imperial and Standard Metric for rotary switches
I have been researching about rotary switches, I was confused when I read in a datasheet that has standard imperial and standard metric. Can anybody please explain to me what is the difference between ...
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Limit Switch vs Rotary Encoder
I have a DC motor which rotates between position A and position B. These positions define the complete range over which the motor will rotate over. In general, these positions are more than one full ...
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How do I communicate between a rotary and stationary part? (on a hobbyist level)
I'm trying to get into PCB design and I'm very new to all of this. I tried doing some research myself but couldn't find anything practical as it'd be too large/expensive. The thing I'm trying to make ...
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Torque in kg·cm vs N·cm (servo vs rotary switch)
I don't understand the different specifications of the maximum force of a servo motor vs the torque of a rotary switch. In the following example, there is a servo spec'ed at "Maximum Torque at 6V:...
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Gast 3/4 HP Rotary Vane Pump Diagram Assistance
I was hoping to get some input on how to interpret this wiring diagram for this 3/4 HP dual voltage vacuum/compressor pump.
I'm new to this, and all of the wiring diagram tutorials I see appear ...
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How can I avoid twisting wires in a circuit that rotates?
I am working on a project where I used a hollow pipe whose one end has a circuit board so that the wires will go through the pipe to the other end completing the connections. That pipe has to be ...
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What happens if you energize multiple inputs of a transformer
I'm trying to automate an exhaust fan by using this ESPHome-driven relay:
I've got the relay setup working and now I'm puzzling over the actual AC motor control unit. The unit is Sentera STR-1. The ...
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Counting rotations of plastic and metal plate
I have a thin (~1-2mm) rotating plate, where one side is made of metal and one side is made of red plastic and I want to count the number of rotations it makes. The plastic and metal plate are housed ...
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wire rotary switch with leds that turn one at a time
I have a 9V battery, a rotary switch (one pole, 5 positions), and yellow LEDs (2V drop). How can I wire it so that as I rotate the switch the LEDs turn and stay on until I reach the end of the switch?
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How do I clean a badly corroded, jammed rotary switch with 12 position and 4 decks?
The 12-position 4-decked rotary switch on this Roland Re-201 dating back to the '70s or the '80s is completely stuck and won't move at all due to corrosion. The wafers on it's decks seem phenolic.
The ...
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Power supply to a sensor to be mounted on a shaft rotating at >1000 RPM
My project involves mounting an ultrasonic transducer on a shaft rotating at >1000 RPM. What possibilities exist to supply power to the transducer?
I cannot use slip rings because slip rings need ...
